Tesla’s ‘flying car’ Roadster: Ferrari patented similar jet technology years ago, CEO Benedetto Vigna confirms

A Tesla Roadster stunt highlighted the contrast with Ferrari’s compressed-air technology: Tesla’s jets help the car rise, while Ferrari’s patented system aims to improve road handling and recover braking energy.
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- India
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- Cars & bikes
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- Mint
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- sounak mukhopadhyay
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- Sunday, 18 October 2026, 9:29 am IST
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